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Occupational Health & Safety Advisor

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting for an Occupational Health and Safety Advisor to support our FM Business in Scotland and Northern England. This role will be based in Scotland. 

Making Possible

• Develop a close working relationship with the FM teams, client, supply chain and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication between all parties on Health & Safety (H & S) matters

• Supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of the H & S management system in line with the contractual requirements and ISO 45001

• Liaise with external bodies where required on H & S matters

• Willing and able to assist on H,S & Wellbeing strategies and champion a positive organisational cultural approach to world class H &S performance

• To support the communication and understanding of all H & S policies, procedures and initiatives throughout the FM Business

• To ensure that H & S performance is monitored and measured in line with the Company’s requirements, including trend analysis

• To promote the company vision and values in all dealings with employees, client, supply chain and other external contacts

• Carry out high quality inspections and audits that go beyond just addressing compliance and, in addition, identify both barriers and opportunities for improved operational performance

• Monitor close-out of H&S inspections and audits within prescribed timescales

• To assist in incident investigations, ensuring that all investigations are robust with all findings clearly evidenced by the data and supporting meaningful remedial actions

• Attend and contribute to collaborative meetings, forums and workshops

•Develop and deliver H&S training and briefings

Your team

Reporting directly to the Principal Occupational Health and Safety Advisor, the position sits within the Delivery Assurance health and safety team.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package which could include;

  • Competitive salary
  • Company Car or Car allowance
  • A wide range of family friendly policies
  • 8% matched pension contributions
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • 26 days holiday
  • 2 wellbeing days
  • 1 volunteering day
  • Personal and professional development
  • Flexible benefit pot

What do you bring to the role?

Qualifications:

• A degree is preferable but not essential.

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)

• Chartered Member of IOSH or working towards it

• Lead auditor

• Recognised incident investigation training

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint plus other digital technologies

 

Skills and requirements:

• Previous experience working as a H&S Adviser within a FM Business

• You will be self-motivated and enthusiastic with a positive outlook

• Ability to work independently to support and provide assurance across the FM portfolio.

• Exemplary written reporting skills

• Time management and organisation skills to a high level

• Ability to present to large and small groups including delivery of formal training courses

• You will be able to research subjects and report on your findings

• Ability to travel throughout Northern England and Scotland, with possible overnight stays

• Clean UK driving licence

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

​​​BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. "Join us in Making Possible"

For more information or an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Victoria Duncan, Recruitment Manager: vduncan@bam.com

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